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“He lit a spark in me with his thoughts on the game and the way he likes to play,” said Jorgensen, who has played in the Champions League.

“But he also told me about the mentality of the fans and that’s very healthy. They are hard-working people who like to see players working hard for the team, fighting and doing their best.

“He also told me how closely knit the group is in the dressing room and how he felt that was a major key to the success the club had last year – and since I’ve been here it does seem like a big happy family.

“I felt like this was the right time to move, having known since last summer that I wanted to make the next step, and I feel ready for it, in my best playing age – so there is no better time to go to the best league in the world.”

On the season, he added: “I’m expecting Champions League level every week, but we will give it our very best shot.